Recycling news: 2021

Industry news Wales: lockdown January 2021 We have put together a summary of some of the key updates of concern to reuse charities and social enterprises in Wales. Reuse Network · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news Dorset to build replacement HWRC and transfer station Dorset council has published plans to build a household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) and a waste transfer station to replace existing facilities in Blandford. The council says the current HWRC at the Blandford Heights Industrial Estate is difficult for some residents to use and unable to meet the demands of its expanding service. It … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news Scotland: lockdown January 2021 We have put together a summary of some of the key updates of concern to reuse charities and social enterprises in Scotland. Reuse Network · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news Bywaters partnership with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust Our services find solutions to complex medical waste disposal requirements. Here is what we have done for Guy's and St Thomas'​ NHS Foundation Trust during the global pandemic. Bywaters · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news England: lockdown January 2021 We have put together a summary of some of the key updates of concern to reuse charities and social enterprises in England. Reuse Network · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news Hackney to roll out fortnightly collections this spring Hackney council has confirmed that plans to introduce fortnightly waste collections in the borough are still set to go ahead this spring. The decision, made by the council’s cabinet in May 2020, is “set to go ahead as planned” and is in attempt to boost the councils 27.9% recycling rate and meet targets set in the Mayor … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news British Glass welcomes Matthew Demmon as new president - British Glass British Glass news · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news Bywaters’ COVID-19 update As the the UK moves into national lockdown, Bywaters continues to provide service as normal to support our clients waste management needs. Bywaters · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news Fire warnings issued over batteries and Christmas trees Newcastle city council and the London Fire Brigade have both issued fire warning to residents, urging them to take precautions when disposing of batteries and Christmas trees. Newcastle city council issued a statement yesterday (6 January) urging residents to dispose of batteries and electrical items properly after two fires broke out on 5 January at … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news Veolia increases merger pressure on Suez Veolia has today (7 January) sent the Suez board of directors a public offer proposal, detailing how it intends to bid for 70.1% of the company. Paris-headquartered Veolia is locked in a bitter battle with fellow French waste and resources business Suez over its desire to buy the company, and today urged the Suez board and management … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 7 Jan 2021 Industry news Explore Guildford Freegle - Freegle Freegle · 6 Jan 2021 Industry news How to practise conscious consumerism in a post-pandemic world Michael Stausholm, founder of Sprout World, discusses what companies and consumers should be doing to contribute to a more responsible and sustainable society. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 Jan 2021 Industry news South Staffordshire collections hit by self-isolating staff South Staffordshire council has said it is experiencing “operational delays” to its waste and recycling collections as 40% of its workforce is off, “predominantly due to Covid-19 related reasons”. In a statement yesterday (5 January) the council said there is a “backlog of collections”, which it also put down to bad weather last week. The council told residents that if grey residual bins … Read… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2021 Industry news WISH releases ninth Covid-19 guidance VIDEO REPORT: The Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum has released the ninth version of its information document for managing coronavirus risks for waste management activities. According to the WISH Forum, the latest guidance is a “routine maintenance” update that doesn’t contain any significant changes of approach. It added that the latest guidance tries to include additional experie… letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2021 Industry news January update Community Wood Recycling provides a waste removal service to the construction industry, and we will continue to do so during lockdown. Community Wood Recycling · 6 Jan 2021 Industry news Agency extends waste wood RPS The Environment Agency has extended regulatory position statement (RPS) 207, which allows recyclers to continue current methods for handling potentially hazardous wood, to 31 July 2021. In an announcement on 4 January, the Agency said the latest five month delay would give the waste wood industry time to publish a code of practice which meets … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2021 Industry news ‘Is environmental regulation fit for purpose?’ This special report by Barrister, Gordon Wignall looks at whether today’s environmental regulation is fit for purpose. The context is the web of legislative measures which apply to the waste and recycling sectors, and in particular the requirements of the environmental permitting scheme. On the basis that the purpose of environmental legislation is one which … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 6 Jan 2021 Industry news WARD: Brexit Trading Guidance to Avoid Payment of Tariffs from the BMRA From 1st January 2021 there will be new rules for businesses operating in the UK to trade with the European... Ward Recycling · 6 Jan 2021 Industry news Cities contain 50% of the world’s population but are left out of climate calculations While cities only occupy around 3% of the Earth, they are where 50% of the world's population live - but they are not usually included in global climate calculations, meaning that urban environmental problems can slip under the radar. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Jan 2021 Industry news Coronavirus Update & Opening Hours 05/01/2021 From Tuesday 5th January 2021 the Government has announced that the UK is to go into a national lockdown until... Ward Recycling · 5 Jan 2021 Industry news Blackburn with Darwen confirms ‘short’ Suez contract Blackburn with Darwen borough council has announced it awarded Suez Recycling and Recovery UK a contract beginning last June for the disposal of local authority collected municipal waste. Published on 31 December and worth an estimated £27.5 million, the contract lasts for three years, with the option to extend it for up to three further … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2021 Industry news Tomra and Stadler help Viridor MRF upgrade Tomra Sorting Recycling and Stadler UK worked as technology providers for Viridor’s £15.4 million upgrade of its Masons Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) near Ipswich, which took place last year. The two companies worked in collaboration from the early stages of Viridor’s tender enquiry to provide the plant with equipment that met its “specific requirements”. The … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2021 Industry news Funding research to protect oceans and marine life in the U.S. Here, Open Access Government tracks the recent research efforts of the National Science Foundation’s Division of Ocean Sciences. Open Access Government — Environment · 5 Jan 2021 Industry news t2e hits record milestone in 2020 The Environment Exchange (t2e) has announced that 2 million tonnes of PRNs were traded through its platform in 2020. The t2e said that the 2 millionth tonne of PRNs was traded through the platform on 22 December, marking the first time in its history that the milestone has been reached within a calendar year. It shows a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2021 Industry news Lockdown: WISH updating guidance; HWRCs open Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in England will be permitted to remain open during the national lockdown announced by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, last night (4 January). This comes as the UK’s Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum has said it will be releasing a ninth version of its information document for … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 5 Jan 2021 Industry news Apps - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 5 Jan 2021 Industry news All Events Diary - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 5 Jan 2021 Industry news ‘Put waste workers in priority vaccine groups’, says ESA With tighter lockdown restrictions likely to be announced later today, waste sector representatives have said services remain well prepared, but concerns remain over staffing levels due to self-isolation or positive test results. To limit the effect of staffing issues, the Environmental Services Association (ESA) has urged the government to ensure frontline staff maintain access to … Read More … letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news KHL Group - KHL Group Demolition & Recycling International (KHL) · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Briefing paper published as focus falls on plastic waste The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper on plastic waste in the UK ahead of potential legislative changes to come later in the year. The government is exploring proposals for a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, consistency in recycling collections in England and reform of the extended producer … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Grundon strengthens Board of Directors with two new appointments The post Grundon strengthens Board of Directors with two new appointments appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Circular Economy Guide Transitioning to a circular economy leads to greater profits for organisations while playing a major role in meeting global carbon reduction targets. Doing so protects against the future price rise and price volatility of raw materials, while increasing collaboration and customer loyalty. Anthesis Group · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Charitable status for Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project The work of Brighton and Hove Wood Recycling Project has been recognised by the Charity Commission, which has awarded it charitable status. Community Wood Recycling · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Tech Nation Features Recycleye Recycleye’s CEO, Victor Dewulf, has been featured in The top three areas for AI innovation in 2021, according to Tech Nation. The top three areas discussed are Constuction, AI in Climate Change, and Healthcare & Life Sciences.... Recycleye news · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Veolia opens Runcorn wood recycling plant Veolia has opened a waste wood recycling site in Runcorn with the capacity to treat 50,000 tonnes of material from the Merseyside area. According to Veolia, the facility will “feed wide-ranging wood recycling operations and help supply the company’s renewable energy generation”. The company said 80% of wood sent to the site will “have a … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Coronavirus Update and Opening Hours 04/01/2021 As many more areas across the country have moved into ‘very high alert’ Tier 4 and there are ongoing discussions... Ward Recycling · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Recycleye Bin: A Human-in-the-Loop Approach to Computer Vision Waste Disposal Studies have shown that the rate of recycling amongst individuals can be increased by correcting mistakes. ... Recycleye news · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Interview with Planet Patrol paddleboarding rep Jayne Since we started in 2016, Planet Patrol has run thousands of clean ups, involving over 25,000 people in the past 4 years. Our Reps and Community Guardians are the voice of Planet Patrol in their local area, helping make all of this possible. They organise litter picks, keeping their local community updated and inspired. We […] Planet Patrol · 4 Jan 2021 Industry news Is it possible to have a zero waste personal care routine? Throughout my teens and twenties I dread to think how many personal care products I used. Every day, I would get up three hours before school started to hog the bathroom. I’d wash my hair EVERY DAY, condition it, add styling mouse, gel and hairspray. I’d use bubble bath, some kind of soap, slather on… Zero Waste Week · 3 Jan 2021 Industry news Halt likely for plastics exports to non-OECD countries An imminent temporary halt to the export of substantial tonnages of plastics for recycling is likely, in the wake of new rules highlighted by the Environment Agency yesterday (31 December 2020). In a letter to stakeholders (copied below), the Agency explains how amendments to the Basel Convention are coming into force today (1 January 2021) … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 1 Jan 2021